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Mitsubishi Montero Maintenance and Repair

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Re: Montero Sport headlight flicker [vw73superbee] by mickeymouse2
Apr 26, 2008 (6:18 pm)
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Replying to: vw73superbee (Apr 26, 2008 5:40 pm)

Sounds like the internal regulator is having difficulty charging the system. Check for coroded battery ends, and or resistance in the B terminal wire. The B terminal is the big fat wire on the back of the alternater that leads to the battery. Loose cable ends will also cause this. Also make sure the alternator is grounded real good. Montero's are weird about grounds on the engine. Sometimes a ground wire will come loose or get removed by mistake. Think of your problem as the alternater having difficulty forcing current through the system. Something is loose or a bad connection somewhere.
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01 Mit Montero LTD - Sea Foam Disaster by bigrob3
Apr 26, 2008 (7:06 pm)
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I replaced the dealer plugs on my 01 Montero LTD with NGK Iridium plugs, and following the advise of a shop technician, poured an entire can of Sea Foam in the tank. My truck began smoking like crazy, sputtering an eventually shut off. Will not turn over. And ideas anyone????
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2002 Montero Sport -Fan switch-?? by ocmontero
May 04, 2008 (9:39 pm)
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Hi everyone. I am new to this forum. It looks like I need an expert opinion. Recently I did a complete tune up and also changed the radiator, water pump, thermostat, belts etc on my vehicle at about 79k. Everything seems to be fine except that when I am stuck in traffic for extended periods of time, the fan mounted on the front of radiator seems like it doesn't kick in. If I turn the AC this will start just fine, but I guess after a while will quit working and I can see my temperature gauge going above it's normal operating level.
I don't quite know what may be the cause, and what will take to fix it??? Your opinion will be greatly appreciated.
 
Thank you!!
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Re: 2002 Montero Sport -Fan switch-?? [ocmontero] by mikevegas06
May 05, 2008 (3:01 am)
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Replying to: ocmontero (May 04, 2008 9:39 pm)

Hmm. The new thermostat could be faulty or maybe you kinked a wire (for the fan) while swapping out the radiator. How's your coolant level? Since you changed it too, it typically needs to be topped off one more time after the engine has reached operating temperature a few times. One last thing, how far above the normal opeating range is the temperature gauge reaching? Good luck.
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Re: 2002 Montero Sport -Fan switch-?? [mikevegas06] by ocmontero
May 05, 2008 (8:49 am)
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Replying to: mikevegas06 (May 05, 2008 3:01 am)

Thanks for your answer. The funny part is that if I turn ON the AC it will work just fine. The fan (in question) in front of the radiator will kick in and work fine, but I guess sometimes it doesn't start when engine idles and AC is turned on. Yesterday I was in a parking structure and the needle went close to 3/4 up on (not on red) and the fan did not started. I was wondering if it is the fan relay on the fuse box or if it has a thermo-switch...? A little lost here...
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Re: 2002 Montero Sport -Fan switch-?? [ocmontero] by mikevegas06
May 05, 2008 (6:49 pm)
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Replying to: ocmontero (May 05, 2008 8:49 am)

I think you're on to something. Seems like it's gotta be the switch. Also, Autozone and Advance Auto have very useful troubleshooting tools on their websites. Check your owner's manual, it may have a diagram of the fuse, relay, and switch locations. Again, good luck with everything.
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I'm always running hot! by jschoenberger
May 07, 2008 (6:38 pm)
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Hello everyone..new to the forum...I have a 2002 Montero Limited 101,000 miles. For the past six months my temperature guage has been running hot...sometimes it will bounce up and down, but for the most part it goes straight to Hot after running for only about 5 minutes. The dealership has tried everything...they replaced the T-Stat and temp gauge sending unit twice, and the thermostat. The engine isn't overheating. The last time they looked at it, they found a small crack on the circuit board that controls the gauges, so they suggested replacing the board. It is currently on order...
 
It's been in the shop 6 times to troubleshoot..anyone else have this sort of problem and can give me some advice?
 
Thanks!!
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2000 montero sport front suspension clunk by cash75063
May 20, 2008 (10:34 am)
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I've got a 2000 Montero Sport 2 wheel drive auto. 112000 miles on it. It runs great, but
there is a clunk in the front suspension. A local repair chain told me it was the lower ball joints. I've replace them and while I was in there I replaced the uppers and the tie-rod ends also. I still have a clunk. It happens when I'm turning left or right.
What's left that could be clunking in there.
-Thanks
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Re: 2000 montero sport front suspension clunk [cash75063] by vw73superbee
May 20, 2008 (2:44 pm)
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Replying to: cash75063 (May 20, 2008 10:34 am)

very well could be sway bar bushings worn or even possibly a strut/shock thats worn or mount loose. Could even possibly be a motor mount. What about wheel bearings. Just a thought.

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